Free printable masyu
Masyu is a loop puzzle played on a square grid that already holds black and white circles. You draw one closed path through the centre of cells, moving only up, down, left, or right, and the path has to visit every circle without crossing itself. White circles force the loop to go straight through and then turn in at least one neighbouring cell; black circles force a turn on the circle itself and a straight run on both sides. People who like Slitherlink or other path puzzles often pick up Masyu because the circle colours give you local rules instead of edge counts.
Solution page included
Peek at the solution
This download is a 6x9 inch high-resolution PNG of a 10x10 Masyu, plus a matching solution PNG that shows the finished loop. Rules are printed at the top of the page. There is no signup and no interactive solver: print it and draw the path by hand.
How to play
- Draw one closed loop through cell centres, moving only up, down, left, or right.
- Pass through every circle and never let the loop cross or touch itself.
- At a white circle, go straight through, then turn in at least one neighbouring cell.
- At a black circle, turn on that cell and go straight through both cells next to it.
- Close the loop and compare it with the included solution PNG.
Print at 100% scale on letter or A4 paper so the 10x10 circles stay distinct and the loop has room to draw.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a solution image for this Masyu loop?
Yes. A second PNG on this page shows the completed 10x10 loop through every black and white circle. Download it with the puzzle if you want to check a segment, or keep it aside until the path closes.
Do I need an account to print this Masyu?
No. The puzzle and the solution are free PNG files. You can download and print them for personal use without signing up or entering an email address.
Who is this 10x10 Masyu for?
It suits solvers who enjoy drawing a single clean path and following local turn rules. The 10x10 size is a full-page challenge rather than a mini, so it fits teens and adults who already like Japanese loop puzzles. Beginners can still start from the black circles, which pin a turn immediately, and work outward.
How should I print this Masyu so the circles stay clear?
Print the PNG at 100% scale on letter or A4 paper. Fit-to-page shrinks the 6x9 layout and can make the hollow white circles look like empty cells. Black ink on plain paper is enough; a pencil with an eraser helps while you test turns.
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